adrian
so, adrian decided to have people post playlists to his blog. i have decide to post my explanation for choosing the songs on my playlist right here. it was not an attempt to assemble a list of my favorite songs of all time; rather, i simply wanted to create a somewhat coherent group of songs that would be a bit of a blessing to the listener.
1. Golden Brown - The Stranglers
best song about heroin ever. terrific waltzy sound from an otherwise lackluster band.
2. Dance Music - The Mountain Goats
off of what i believe to be john darnielle's best album. this song captures his childhood/adolescence in under two minutes. simple, but beautiful. features the following stanza:
i'm in the living room
watching the watergate hearings
while my stepfather yells at my mother
launches a glass across the room
straight at her head
and i dash upstairs to take cover
lean in close to my little record player on the floor
so this is what the volume knob's for
i listen to dance music
dance music
3. We're Not Deep - The Housemartins
definitely my favorite housemartins song. often called "the happy man's smiths," i think they were much more than that. crafting three minute pop gems is a real talent. great social commentary doesn't often come in this format, but these boys seem to pull it off quite well.
4. Suedehead - Morrissey
why not?
5. Tout Le Monde - The Reindeer Section
a bit of a scottish all-star band, the reindeer section really is incredible. this song is probably their most rocking effort, and i applaud it. the buildup lasts just about the whole song. simple, gorgeous vocals. french song titles just do it for me.
6. Life in a Northern Town - The Dream Academy
this song has haunted me for years. let it do the same for you.
7. Names - Cat Power
speaking of haunting. the piano in this song sends chills down my spine. the same goes for chan marshall's voice. probably the saddest song i've ever heard.
8. Everybody's Happy Nowadays - The Buzzcocks
from haunting to irresistably catchy. the buzzcocks are one of those bands that you just cannot dislike. i think this song really shows what they are capable of. fast. fun. silly accents. i love it.
9. Corduroy - The Wedding Present
the best song ever written. i mean it.
10. Faster - Manic Street Preachers
i first heard this song in the eighth grade. i've been a fan of the manics ever since. while not necessarily their best song, it is definitely the one that will always stick with me. a good introduction to their stuff, while not necessarily typical of their sound (if they do indeed have one).
11. The Shy Retirer - Arab Strap
drum machine? acoustic guitar? cello? yes please. the opening track to monday at the hug & pint is glorious. more upbeat in sound than most of arab strap's music, the lyrics are still as heartfelt and melancholy as ever. danceably depressing.
12. Invincible - OK Go
i actually just heard this band for the first time last week. they had me from the opening riff. this band = rock n roll.
When they finally come to destroy the earth they’ll have to deal with you first
And my money says they won’t know about the 1000-Fahrenheit hot metal lights behind your eyes
13. Liberation Frequency - Refused
the greatest hardcore band of all time. listen to this song and you'll see why.
14. Now I'm All Over The Shop - Maximo Park
of all the silly xtc ripoff bands out there right now (dogs die in hot cars, futureheads....ok two others), these guys are the ones that got it right. surprisingly, they're the one band that's not actually from glasgow. great melody. awesome stop and starts. quirky and loveable.
15. Straight To Hell - The Clash
this was my favorite song when i was seventeen years old. it is definitely still up there. easily my favorite clash song. interesting sound. great lyrics. strummer and the boys at their best.
Can you really cough it up loud and strong
The immigrants
They wanna sing all night long
It could be anywhere
Most likely could be any frontier
Any hemisphere
No man’s land and there ain’t no asylum here
King solomon he never lived round here
1. Golden Brown - The Stranglers
best song about heroin ever. terrific waltzy sound from an otherwise lackluster band.
2. Dance Music - The Mountain Goats
off of what i believe to be john darnielle's best album. this song captures his childhood/adolescence in under two minutes. simple, but beautiful. features the following stanza:
i'm in the living room
watching the watergate hearings
while my stepfather yells at my mother
launches a glass across the room
straight at her head
and i dash upstairs to take cover
lean in close to my little record player on the floor
so this is what the volume knob's for
i listen to dance music
dance music
3. We're Not Deep - The Housemartins
definitely my favorite housemartins song. often called "the happy man's smiths," i think they were much more than that. crafting three minute pop gems is a real talent. great social commentary doesn't often come in this format, but these boys seem to pull it off quite well.
4. Suedehead - Morrissey
why not?
5. Tout Le Monde - The Reindeer Section
a bit of a scottish all-star band, the reindeer section really is incredible. this song is probably their most rocking effort, and i applaud it. the buildup lasts just about the whole song. simple, gorgeous vocals. french song titles just do it for me.
6. Life in a Northern Town - The Dream Academy
this song has haunted me for years. let it do the same for you.
7. Names - Cat Power
speaking of haunting. the piano in this song sends chills down my spine. the same goes for chan marshall's voice. probably the saddest song i've ever heard.
8. Everybody's Happy Nowadays - The Buzzcocks
from haunting to irresistably catchy. the buzzcocks are one of those bands that you just cannot dislike. i think this song really shows what they are capable of. fast. fun. silly accents. i love it.
9. Corduroy - The Wedding Present
the best song ever written. i mean it.
10. Faster - Manic Street Preachers
i first heard this song in the eighth grade. i've been a fan of the manics ever since. while not necessarily their best song, it is definitely the one that will always stick with me. a good introduction to their stuff, while not necessarily typical of their sound (if they do indeed have one).
11. The Shy Retirer - Arab Strap
drum machine? acoustic guitar? cello? yes please. the opening track to monday at the hug & pint is glorious. more upbeat in sound than most of arab strap's music, the lyrics are still as heartfelt and melancholy as ever. danceably depressing.
12. Invincible - OK Go
i actually just heard this band for the first time last week. they had me from the opening riff. this band = rock n roll.
When they finally come to destroy the earth they’ll have to deal with you first
And my money says they won’t know about the 1000-Fahrenheit hot metal lights behind your eyes
13. Liberation Frequency - Refused
the greatest hardcore band of all time. listen to this song and you'll see why.
14. Now I'm All Over The Shop - Maximo Park
of all the silly xtc ripoff bands out there right now (dogs die in hot cars, futureheads....ok two others), these guys are the ones that got it right. surprisingly, they're the one band that's not actually from glasgow. great melody. awesome stop and starts. quirky and loveable.
15. Straight To Hell - The Clash
this was my favorite song when i was seventeen years old. it is definitely still up there. easily my favorite clash song. interesting sound. great lyrics. strummer and the boys at their best.
Can you really cough it up loud and strong
The immigrants
They wanna sing all night long
It could be anywhere
Most likely could be any frontier
Any hemisphere
No man’s land and there ain’t no asylum here
King solomon he never lived round here
posted by B. C. Lovato at 2:26 PM
2 Comments:
haha how unironic of you!
cotillion sucks! on the holidays the girls had to bring dessert for two and the boys had to bring drinks for two and you had to have a date and be with that partner the whole rest of the night. it was so awful! every other holiday the girls would have to ask the boys out... i don't know why people complain about getting picked for kick-ball last! this was a nightmere! what did you look like when you were little? i forgot to add that i was the awkward tall girl with a gap between my two front teeth! hahaha
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